Automotive Technician: Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technician

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
This certificate covers the history and evolution of hybrid, electric and alternate-fuel vehicles; general safety precautions and procedures; and required and recommended tools for servicing. This certificate is designed to give students the theory and hands-on experience needed to safely and confidently service this growing vehicle population.

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,296.62

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

18

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Successful completion of ENG 094 or meet appropriate placement and be concurrently enrolled in MAT 092 or meet appropriate placement while enrolled in IAUT. Successful completion of Introduction to Automotive or Ford Maintenance & Light Repair Technician certificate, or equivalent with a C+ (2.3) in each IAUT and FAUT class in order to register for first quarter classes in automotive technician or automotive collision technician programs. A valid drivers license is required. Graduation from an ASE/NATEF certified program or two years of industry experience with instructors permission. Must have approved safety glasses, coveralls and high-voltage gloves. Successful completion of Introduction to Automotive or equivalent.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Completion rate

72%

Employment rate

70%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.82

Typical (median) annual earnings

$42,920.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

38%

Other Services

20%

Administrative Support

10%

Other Industries

8%

Manufacturing

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
99
Completion rate
72%
Average number of students who completed each year
33
Gender
Male
81%
Female
19%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
11%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
49%
Multi-racial
15%
Other
3%
Age
Under 20
12%
20 to 29
51%
30 to 39
18%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
55%
Some college experience, but no degree
27%
Certificate or AA
9%
BA or higher
1%